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🏡 A first-timer’s guide to the Home and Garden Show

Newsletter for Saturday, Mar 03 2018

Saturdays in the Strip

The special election for Pittsburgh's vacant District 8 City Council seat is Tuesday, and if you aren't familiar with the candidates on the ballot, we've compiled a primer here. We also look at how and why this surprise race — one touched off by former Councilman Dan Gilman's December resignation — has been a surprisingly interesting one to watch. There are four names on the ballot — two independents, one Democratic nominee and one Republican nominee. Learn more about them here.

On the Calendar

It's a little like HGTV irl at the Home & Garden show, which comprises 1,800 exhibits across 10 acres. Check out the technology at the Dream Home Innovation Center and ask all your plant questions at the Garden Resource Center. The show runs daily through March 11. Pro-tip: If you buy your tickets online, you get a free one-year subscription to Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Before you go, check out our list of 11 *actually* free things to do at the show, including sipping wine, petting dogs and gawking at robotic lawn mowers.

Watch a re-mastered version of the cult classic "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" on the giant screen. At this sing-along event, go on an adventure with King Arthur and his knights in search of the holy grail. Showtimes are at 4 and 7 p.m.

A variety of performers are set to show off their skills at Brookline's Got Talent before a panel of judges. Take a seat in the audience and cheer on your favorites at this BYOB event. Proceeds benefit Brookline Teen Outreach.

Local comedian Aaron Kleiber will film "No Vacations," his new one-hour comedy special live, produced in association with Animal Media Group and Executive Produced by Michael Killen, of ABC’s "Downward Dog." You probably know Kleiber from the hundreds of shows he’s performed at the Pittsburgh Improv and Arcade Comedy Theater, his appearances in Pennsylvania Lottery commercials, namely as President Grover Cleveland, or his goofy Pittsburgh Power commercials. Shows are at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

A rotating group of improvisers will engage in an improv cocktail party — some in costume, all in character. They'll chat about all kinds of things like celebrity drama and neighborhood gossip. Audience suggestions and participation encouraged.